Riga Sightseeing Tour for First Time Visitors

5.0 (9 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

A simple, but must excursion to create a first impression of Riga and to orient travelers. The main highlights of Riga in short time sightseeing combined driving and walking tours.

It will be useful after excursion as well to know more what and where to eat, where to go, which museums to visit or how to fulfill the rest of the time. It is best to do with a local guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 4 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: Russian, English
Operated by: Armands Latvia Guide

Ages: Adults (16–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Guide service

Not included

Not included: Gratuity

Itinerary

Vecriga

one hour

That will be easy walking tour with a general information and legends - Town Hall square, St.Peters Church, "Tree brothers", Black Heads house, "Cats house" and others.
Art Nouveau Riga

30 min

We go there by van and will make a stop for a short walk to see splendid building built in the beginning of XX century when Art Nouveau was trendy. These buildings are reason why Riga sometimes is called "Small Paris". That part of Riga is also connected with a Riga Jewish history.
Stop 3

30 min

Historically called "Moscow forstadt" with the witnesses (buildings, squares and streets) of 19 century and Soviet times (Academy of Sciences). For example so called "Stalin's Ampire style" or wooden living houses of 10th century.
Stop 4

30 min

Riga Central market needs a time for a visit, but with the guide You will more easy fined the eatable souvenirs and local food products. There are some specific hided in the corners.
Riga

Passing by

Driving by car to see the center of Riga.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Eurostars Metropole
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga
Europa Royale Riga
Juans Riga Hostel
Hestia Hotel Draugi
Rixwell Old Riga Palace Hotel
Riga Crown Hotel
Grand Palace Hotel
St. Peter's Boutique Hotel
Hotel Justus
Opera Hotel
Gallery Park Hotel & Spa

and 40 more pickup points

Please wait outside of the hotel, because if the hotel is located in Old Riga, there are not allowed to stop for a parking.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cobble stones of Old Riga are not suitable for people with movement disorders, baby carriage and wheelchairs.